Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

Who was the president of India from 1969 to 1974?

Options:

Rajendra Prasad

N. Sanjeeva Reddy

V.V. Giri

Zakir Hussain

Correct Answer:

V.V. Giri

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - V.V. Giri

V.V. Giri was the president of India from 1969 to 1974.

V.V. Giri (1894-1980): President of India from 1969 to 1974; Congress worker and labour leader from Andhra Pradesh; Indian High Commissioner to Ceylon (Sri Lanka); Labour Minister in Union cabinet; Governor of U.P Kerala, Mysore (Karnataka); Vice-President (1967-1969) and acting President after the death of President Zakir Hussain; resigned and contested presidential election as independent candidate; received support from Indira Gandhi for his election as President.